🚀 NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2026 - Florianópolis

​The world's largest hackathon is back! On November 14 and 15, 2026, the NASA Space Apps Challenge lands in Florianópolis at Founder Haus, Jurerê Internacional.

NASA SPACE APPS FLORIANÓPOLIS 2026: HAVE YOU EVER IMAGINED CREATING SOLUTIONS THAT CAN CHANGE THE WORLD AND THE GALAXY? WHAT IF YOU COULD DO THAT WITH NASA?

​NOW YOU CAN! EVENT The NASA Space Apps Challenge is an international hackathon that brings together coders, designers, scientists, storytellers, technologists, and innovators from various fields in a 48-hour marathon. Participants have the opportunity to tackle real challenges developed by NASA, using open data from the American Space Agency and its partners to create impactful solutions for problems on Earth and in space.

​This special edition, NASA Space Apps Florianópolis 2026, has both in-person and virtual options. For the in-person event, we will have a pocket edition in Jurerê Internacional.

​Anyone else that is not selected to join in person will be able to participate on the online global version, offering a unique in person experience for only 42 selected participants. This exclusive event will take place in person at Founder Haus, a global innovation hub located in Florianópolis, where participants will enjoy an inspiring and collaborative environment to develop their solutions.

​VOLUNTEERS We are supported by the innovation communities of Florianópolis and the surrounding region to ensure the best possible experience for all participants, with every detail of the event carefully planned and executed.

​LOCATION Founder Haus, Florianópolis

​🌍 Why Floripa matters: In 2024, a team from Founder Haus was recognized as a Global Winner, placing our community among the Top 10 solutions worldwide. This year, the mission is even bigger.

​Over one weekend, innovators from diverse backgrounds, coders, designers, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts, will come together to tackle 18 NASA challenges using open data from NASA and partner agencies.

​💡 What to expect

• ​48h of creativity, innovation & collaboration

• ​Access to experienced mentors in startups & spacetech

• ​Chance to advance to the global stage, reviewed by NASA experts

• ​Accommodation & meals included for selected in-person teams

​📍 Where: Founder Haus, Jurerê Internacional, Florianópolis⚠️ Spots for the in-person edition are extremely limited

​👉 Apply now to be part of this unique experience. Let's make Floripa shine again on NASA's global stage!